Maitland, William G., 1846-? to Joseph M. Maitland
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.178 Author/Creator: Maitland, William G., 1846-? Place Written: Kingston, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1865-10 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 25.8 cm Order a Copy
Grier writes to his brother from home. Says he has been working hard plowing the fields the past ten days and is very tired. Reports church services have been cancelled due to heavy rain. Mentions mother has a bad cold and asks Joe to write her and tell her to slow down on her activities. Writes he thinks "...the Southern Confederacy is about to crumble to atoms..." Discusses the purchase of a new horse. Letter continues the following day.
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